In this qualitative study, 10 White school counselors were interviewed after they completed a 7-week affinity group designed to address their racial identity development, cultural humility, and antiracist school counseling practice. We conducted two semistructured interviews with each participant and analyzed them using interpretive…

It has been shown in multiple studies that expert-created on-demand assistance, such as hint messages, improves student learning in online learning environments. However, there are also evident that certain types of assistance may be detrimental to student learning. In addition, creating and maintaining on-demand assistance are hard and…

Children's school problems are often blamed on either the individual or one of the groups to which the child belongs. An interpretive approach views individuals and groups, the worlds of actions and ideas, as mutually defining and constitutive. (Author/LHW)

Research indicates that leadership among children is a function of the group and that situations can be manipulated to encourage leadership. Teachers can intervene to influence the development of positive forms of leadership in all children. Three areas for teacher involvement are apparent. Teachers can (1) become more sensitive to their own…

This theme issue examines New Harmony, the site of two utopian experiments in the nineteenth century. This history of the Harmonists and their lasting impact on public education is discussed in a series of articles. (MT)

Focuses on the qualitative information gathered from five participants in a weekly peer group supervision using the Borders model of structure peer group supervision. Examines the participants' reactions to the group, opportunities to participate, skill building, adaptation to group sessions, role of the supervisor, and group process needs.…

Examines the cooperative learning approach to elementary and secondary school history and social science instruction. Defines cooperative learning. Explains that students work in small, heterogeneous groups, in positive interdependence and are accountable both as individuals and group members. Provides details for teachers on how to get started.…

This book is intended to assist group leaders, teachers, counselors, and peer helpers in the development of relationships and active learning. The first chapter, "Icebreakers," begins with an overview that explains the nature, purpose, and importance of these activities. Icebreakers are used to help group members learn about each other in a…

Explores characteristics of group dynamics which teachers should be aware of in planning group activities for social studies classes. Provides guidelines by which teachers can plan group activities which help students attain cognitive, affective, and process-skill goals for the social studies. (Author/AV)

Competencies necesary for the interaction of hearing impaired students in a group setting are discussed. Areas explored include attending skills, skills for spontaneous interaction, strategies for clarifying communication, and social skills. (PHR)

A five-step model is presented for conducting groups that enhance students' knowledge, self-awareness, and interpersonal skills. Differences between educational growth group model and other forms of group work are outlined. Goals and potential benefits for counselors are listed, along with examples of counselors' applications of the model. (Author)

Discusses the group investigation teaching model, which combines inquiry and cooperative learning. Identifies the steps of group investigation as (1) establishing a focus, identifying subtopics, and forming groups; (2) planning the investigation; (3) carrying out the investigation; (4) preparing to share; (5) sharing; and (6) evaluation. Offers an…

This document presents a research project that examined the process used by the National History Standards Project to build consensus for the development of national standards for teaching history in U.S. schools. Among the contentious issues on which the National History Standards Project had to reach consensus were: (1) content versus process;…

This article discusses using a group contingency as a technique to increase appropriate behavior and decrease inappropriate behavior of students with learning disabilities who are either in regular classrooms or special classes. The advantages and disadvantages of three types of group contingencies (dependent group contingency, independent group…

The Chinle Boarding School in Arizona engaged in a camp experience for its elementary/secondary Navajo students. Objectives were to provide: new environmental experiences; opportunities for student age and sex interactions; improved self images; an atmosphere conducive to creative expression; development of effective student leaders; and group…